The Center for Social and Demographic Analysis (CSDA) was established in 1981 with the objective of providing a strong research infrastructure for scholarship in population-based social sciences at the University at Albany. We support interdisciplinary population dynamics and population health research, with a special focus on the analysis of spatial inequalities (in particular, urban and regional development and its impact on residents) and the concerns of vulnerable populations (as defined by race and ethnicity, age, social class, and nativity). The CSDA provides researchers with access to first-rate computing facilities, statistical consulting, assistance with grant preparation and administration, and other related services. Additionally, through our hosting of a regular colloquium series, research methods workshops, and other events open to the entire University community, the CSDA serves as an intellectual hub that connects our local population researchers to one another, as well as to the broader network of national and international population researchers.
CSDA RESEARCH THEMES
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
- Why Do People Crave Pickles When Pregnant?July 8, 2022 CSDA associate Julia Hormes’ research was featured at The List. Read more from The List
- NY cities fighting for safer drinking water praise new warning on toxic ‘forever’ chemicalsJune 27, 2022 CSDA associate Erin Bell’s research was featured at USA Today. Read more from USA Today
- Researchers’ COVID-19 Study in China: Children Spread the Virus Easier, and Lockdowns WorkedJune 23, 2022 CSDA associate Zai Liang’s research was featured at UAlbany News. Click here to read more details.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEWS
UPCOMING/PAST EVENTS
CSDA established “The Stewart E. Tolnay Outstanding Graduate Student Research Paper Award” in honor of the contributions that Stew made during his leadership of CSDA . Click here for more information
CSDA launched a program to provide external reviews of grant applications
prior to submitting to the standard due dates for the PDB program. Click here for more information
Click here to get the information about applying for access to data via the NYRDC – Baruch
University Libraries are offering a number of skill building workshops. See the iLearn Workshop Page for more details.
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CSDA Virtual Colloquium: “Measuring and Addressing Social Vulnerability to Climate Change” by Dr. Clark Gray was held on
Friday, March 4
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CSDA 40th Anniversary Colloquium on:“Identifying Joint Impacts of Sun Radiation, Temperature, Humidity, and Rain Duration on Mental Disorders in New York State Using the Mesonet Weather Monitoring System” by Xinlei Deng was be held on Friday, February 4
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CSDA Virtual Colloquium: “Independent and Joint Effects of Extreme Weather Events and Power Outage on Multiple Health Outcomes in New York State” by Shao Lin Ph.D. was be held on Friday, December 3
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CSDA 40th Anniversary Colloquium on:“The Great Demographic Illusion: Majority, Minority, and the Expanding American Mainstream” by Richard D. Alba, Ph.D. was be held on Friday, October 22, 2021
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